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EAST BEND — The Lady Falcons posted a 1-2 mark against Wilkes County schools last week, winning the finale against East Wilkes Friday night.

After a late charge came up short against West Wilkes Tuesday night, Forbush returned home Wednesday against former Mountain Valley Conference rival Wilkes Central.

The Eagles grabbed a 13-6 lead in the first quarter before pushing the advantage out to double-digits at the break. Central’s lead grew to 15 at the end of three, 41-26, before the Falcons staged another late comeback.

Forbush opened the fourth on an 18-3 run to trim the deficit down to two at 46-44. But the Eagles knocked down their free throws to hold for the 55-48 victory.